(March 7, 2012) -- Brent Macias will be representing the Fun Finder X, Fun Finder XTRA and Shadow Cruiser in the following areas:  Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Idaho, California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan.

(March 7, 2012) -- A couple was temporarily stranded in Beaumont, Texas, yesterday after their RV burst into flames. They were traveling to Austin from Louisiana, and the man pulled onto the side of the road after his wife smelled smoke, reports Kiii.

(March 7, 2012) -- Fox 59 reports that 19-year-old Charles "Chip" May, of Spencer, has been accused of exposing himself to an 11-year-old girl during a trail ride at McCormick's Creek State Park. May was reportedly working as a trail guide at the park.

(March 7, 2012) -- A plan by state Rep. JoAnn Osmond, R-Antioch, would give the Department of Natural Resources the ability to charge entrance fees at Illinois state parks, reports the Chicago Daily Herald.

(March 7, 2012) -- Illinois residents and visitors can make reservations now for campsites, cabins, group campsites and shelters at many Illinois state parks by using the online Reserve America reservation system. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources no longer accepts camping and shelter reservations through the mail or over the phone.

(March 7, 2012) -- Noozhawk reports that Santa Barbara County sheriff’s narcotics detectives have arrested a 59-year-old man on suspicion of selling methamphetamine from his motorhome near Lakeview Junior High School in Orcutt.

(March 7, 2012) -- "The fuel prices don't really impact RV sales quite the way a lot of people might think," Kevin Broom, director of media relations for the RVIA, told the South Bend Tribune. "Part of it is there's so much savings already built into RVs that stay when fuel prices rise."

(March 7, 2012) -- Calloway County business owners say the new land and water use fees levied on marinas, resorts and campgrounds by the Tennessee Valley Authority will likely take a big bite out of their bottom line, and lead to increased rental prices, reports the Murray Ledger and Times.

(March 7, 2012) -- “We work hard to build strong relationships with our dealers and distributors,” said Elliott.  “This award is a combination of our excellent sales staff and innovative products and we are grateful to NTP for this recognition.”

(March 7, 2012) -- RVtravel.com editor Chuck Woodbury will leave next week in his 24-foot motorhome on a two-month tour of the West Coast to gather stories, shoot video and meet with his readers and other RVers.